Summary:
The 15 public schools in College Station's 77845 zip code, serving grades PK-12, are predominantly part of the high-performing College Station Independent School District (Isd), with one charter option from International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas).
The academic landscape is sharply divided. Forest Ridge is the standout elementary school, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide with exceptional 4th-grade math and reading scores. Other top-tier elementary schools include Spring Creek Elementary (90th percentile) and Greens Prairie Elementary (88th percentile). At the middle school level, Wellborn Middle is a powerhouse, achieving a 93rd percentile ranking and 100% proficiency on Algebra I and Biology exams. In contrast, Southwood Valley Elementary faces significant challenges, ranking in the 48th percentile with the highest free/reduced lunch rate (62%) and math scores well below district averages. The single charter, Iltexas College Station Elementary, ranks in the 55th percentile, underperforming most district elementary schools.
A key finding is the strong advanced math pipeline in the intermediate schools. Pecan Trail Intermediate and Cypress Grove Intermediate have 5th and 6th graders acing high-school level Algebra I exams. However, the single high school, College Station High School, acts as a great equalizer, absorbing students from all feeder schools and facing the challenge of unifying a diverse student body, with a graduation rate (92.3%) slightly below the district average. Spending per student varies widely, from $9,653 at Greens Prairie to $12,006 at Creek View Elementary, but higher spending does not guarantee higher performance, as Forest Ridge's success shows that how money is spent matters more.
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